Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 32 | Page 10

NEWS Matrix42 and VAD Technologies agree partnership in the Middle East Mario M. Veljovic, General Manager at VAD Technologies Matrix42, a leading provider of Workspace Management solutions, has added to its regional partners in the Middle East by entering into a strategic partnership with VAD Technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, VAD Technologies will promote the market-leading Matrix42 solutions through its extensive network of channel partners across the Middle East. Andreas von Lowtzow, Director Channel and Alliances at Matrix42, said: “The Matrix42 unified and intuitive platform offers a world-class portfolio of Secured Endpoint Management, Enterprise Service Management and Digital Workspace Management, and our exciting new partnership with VAD Technologies will provide a world-class partner network and strong support for the Matrix42 Middle East expansion strategy.” VAD Technologies, a prominent IT and Technology Value Added Distributor headquartered in Dubai, is renowned for providing customers with high-performance enterprise solutions. Mario M. Veljovic, General Manager at VAD Technologies, said: “We are extremely happy to partner with Matrix42 in the Middle East region. Our product and solutions portfolio require that we are constantly scouting disruptive nextgeneration technologies to ensure that our partners can offer the latest and greatest to their customers. Matrix42, a leading provider for digital workspace experience, supports perfectly our vision and completes our comprehensive IT service management portfolio.” Matrix42’s intuitive platform offers a world class portfolio of Secure Unified Endpoint Management and Enterprise Service Management. Its partnership with VAD Technologies demonstrates the company’s commitment to its Middle East expansion strategy. “The VAD team is well known and well placed to drive regional efforts, as well as experienced with a healthy disruptive technology and cloud portfolio. We are looking forward to working together to deepen channel relationships,” added Glyn Yates, Country Manager, IMEA region, Matrix42. Secureworks launches new global partner programme Secureworks, a leader in software-driven cybersecurity services, has announced a new global partner programme to provide resellers and referral partners with a more streamlined and profitable way to meet growing customer demand for cybersecurity. “During this time of rapid change and uncertainty, businesses are dealing with a heightened need for safety and security,” said Maureen Perrelli, Chief Channel Officer, Secureworks. “Our new channel programme provides partners with access to Secureworks’ leading cybersecurity solutions to address their customers’ needs along with a growth opportunity for a profitable and recurring revenue stream.” Partner benefits are based on competencies and performance levels and include: • Base rebates – Earn predictable rebates, based on qualified revenue, beginning with the first increment earned. • New business discount – Receive extra discounts for signing up net new customers. • Marketing Development Funds (MDF) – Request proposal-based MDF based on business need and subject to approval. Products and services available through the new partner programme include Secureworks’ software-driven Red Cloak Threat Detection and Response (TDR) application, Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution and Incident Management Retainer for proactive and emergency incident response. Secureworks protects organisations in the digitally connected world. Built on proprietary technologies and world-class threat intelligence, the company’s applications and solutions help prevent, detect and respond to cyberthreats. • 10